THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION OF ORAL CANDIDIASIS IN THE PRACTICE OF A FAMILY DOCTOR AND DENTIST

It has long been known that the oral cavity is an indicator that warns of the development of any common disease. Many systemic diseases manifest themselves in the oral cavity, sometimes being its only symptoms. As you know, our whole body is a single whole and, therefore, the first manifestations of the disease can also be found in the oral cavity. Candidiasis is one of the diseases that manifests itself both as disorders in the whole organism and in the oral cavity. According to the literature data of domestic and foreign researchers, candidiasis of the oral mucosa is one of the most common diseases in the world [1-12]. Currently, the prevalence of candidiasis continues to grow, becoming one of the causes of functional disorders in patients. Candidiasis often manifests itself in the oral cavity and, therefore, the dentist and family doctor are exactly those persons to whom patients first turn when they have any changes in their mouth. That is why these specialists play a significant role in the prevention of candidiasis, since one may suspect a disease, and the second may prescribe the necessary additional examinations and, upon confirmation of the diagnosis, refer the patient to an endocrinologist for pre-examination and specialized treatment.